Goes round the point making derisive remarks (5)

I believe the answer is:

jibes

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'remarks' is the definition.
(I know this)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Another definition for jibes that I've seen is " Insulting or mocking remarks".)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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